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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792,812.96, 2,474,082.32 and 977,016.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792,812.96, 2,474,082.32 and 977,016.88 is: 1,348,283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792,812.96 : 2,474,082.32 = 977,016.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792,812.96/2,474,082.32 = 977,016.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792,812.96x = 2,474,082.32 × 977,016.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792,812.96x = 2,417,220,189,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,220,189,149.56/1,792,812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,283.53

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